- Enrollment
- 2,004
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Horn Lake, MS
Horn Lake High
Federal NCES profile for Horn Lake High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 280132000190
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 36
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Horn Lake High earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Mississippi schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Mississippi.
- #3 of 5
- public schools in Horn Lake · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.4:1
- large classes for Mississippi
- 76.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Horn Lake High has class sizes larger than 70% of Mississippi schools. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Horn Lake High ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Horn Lake, MS.
School address
District: Desoto Co School Dist · Mississippi
NCES ID 280132000190 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-70 students YoY
Horn Lake High shrank from 1,361 students in 2022-23 to 1,291 in 2023-24 (-5.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 89.0 → 88.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-70 students YoY 280132000190 · Horn Lake, MS High · MID · TRAD
1,271 enr · 14.4:1 · 76.2% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Desoto Central High School (2,004 students)
Horn Lake High shrank from 1,361 students in 2022-23 to 1,291 in 2023-24 (-5.1%). Teacher FTE lost 89.0 → 88.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
Horn Lake High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Desoto Central
Desoto Central High School
2,004 students
- Southaven High
Southaven High School
1,876 students
- Hernando High
Hernando High School
1,529 students
- Southaven Midd
Southaven Middle School
1,423 students
- Desoto Central
Desoto Central Middle School
1,388 students
- This school
Horn Lake High
1,271 students
What this shows Horn Lake High reports 1,271 students on the CCD universe file.
How Horn Lake High compares
Horn Lake High is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Mississippi and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Mississippi | Mississippi avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.4:1 | ▲ 8% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 76.2% | ▼ 5% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,271 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.4:1
Leaner classes than 53% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,271
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
76.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% below the Mississippi average of 80.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 70% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
71.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$9,525
per pupil, district-wide
- below Mississippi avg of $13,683
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 318 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
278
in-school suspensions + 181 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 21.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 36.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 74.4%
Hispanic or Latino 11.6%
White 10.2%
Two or More 3.1%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 74.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.2, Horn Lake High is about as mixed as the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 6
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Desoto Co School Dist reports $9,525 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Horn Lake High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Desoto Central High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Southaven High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hernando High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Southaven Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Desoto Central Middle School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Horn Lake High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,876
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,529
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 1,423
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,388
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,271 students)
Frequently asked questions about Horn Lake High
How many students attend Horn Lake High?
Horn Lake High has 1,271 students enrolled. It is a high school in Horn Lake, MS. CCD year-over-year: 1,361 (2022-23) → 1,291 (2023-24), down 70.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Horn Lake High?
The student-teacher ratio at Horn Lake High is 14.4:1, which is 8% higher than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Horn Lake High?
76.2% of students at Horn Lake High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Horn Lake High?
The largest demographic group at Horn Lake High is African American at 74.4% of enrollment, in Horn Lake, MS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Horn Lake High?
Horn Lake High has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Horn Lake High rank among public schools in Horn Lake?
By Resource Investment Index, Horn Lake High ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Horn Lake, MS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Horn Lake on the city page.
What other schools are in Desoto Co School Dist?
Besides Horn Lake High, Desoto Co School Dist also operates Desoto Central High School (2,004 students), Southaven High School (1,876 students), and Hernando High School (1,529 students). See the Desoto Co School Dist district page for the complete list.